Special Containment Procedures: Retrieval of SCP-XXXX should be attempted when possible, but is not a priority. When obtained, SCP-XXXX will be kept in a standard security locker in the basement level of Site-███.Description: SCP-XXXX consists of two items, a pair of white gloves (Designated SCP-XXXX-1) and a deck of playing cards contained in a small cardboard box.(Designated SCP-XXXX-2 and SCP-XXXX-3, respectively).
SCP-XXXX-1 will expand and contract to fit the hands of any individual attempting to wear it. Existing test records show that SCP-XXXX-1 is highly resistant to sharp objects and heat. Attempts to gauge the elasticity of SCP-XXXX-1 proved inconclusive as the object continued to stretch regardless of force or distance, reverting to normal size when touched by researchers.

all instances of SCP-XXXX-2 are identical in structure to standard cards printed on low-quality card stock, and as such are easily torn, burnt or otherwise destroyed. When completely destroyed, or when separated from SCP-XXXX-3 for longer than an hour, instances of SCP-XXXX-2 will reappear inside SCP-XXXX-3, without any markings or damage previously gained.

When an individual wears SCP-XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX-3 will materialize on their person, containing all 52 instances of SCP-XXXX-2. If SCP-XXXX-3 is destroyed or damaged beyond use, a new instance will be created when SCP-XXXX-1 is next worn, and the old instance will lose all anomalous properties.

When an individual wearing SCP-XXXX-1 describes the actions of SCP-XXXX-2 as if performing a card trick (ex. "The Ace of Diamonds will now be on the top of the deck!"), SCP-XXXX-2 will perform the described action. Tests have shown SCP-XXXX-2 instances capable of rearranging themselves within the deck, hovering in midair, appearing inside an airtight metal box, and withstanding temperatures in excess of 2500 degrees Celsius, according to the instructions given. When the wearer of SCP-XXXX-1 indicates that the "trick" is over, active SCP-XXXX-2 instances will lose anomalous properties save those listed in the previous paragraphs.

The following note was recovered alongside SCP-XXXX.

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Addendum: On October 15, ████, SCP-XXXX was stolen from low-security containment in site-██ during a raid by the Chaos Insurgency. Three weeks later, Foundation personnel raided a suspected Insurgency compound. Insurgency operatives appear to have been warned of the Foundation's assault ahead of time, as the facility had been hastily evacuated. The following recording was found on a discarded USB drive outside the facility's back entrance.

Camera is turned on, revealing a small, poorly lit room. Two individuals wearing a red and a green shirt are bound to chairs in the center of the room, blindfolded with their mouths duct taped shut. Closest to the camera are an armed guard and a man in a lab coat. To the side of the room , SCP-XXXX is resting on a table.

The man in the lab coat carefully puts on SCP-XXXX-1 and turns to face the camera.

"This is doctor Lowe, recording this for future reference…The foundation records we stole suggest that this thing has more applications than they're willing to explore. If this goes well, we should look into acquiring more of these from the manufacturer."

Dr. Lowe reaches into his coat pocket and produces SCP-XXXX-3, which had been on the table beside SCP-XXXX-1. He removes SCP-XXXX-2 from it and clears his throat.

Dr. Lowe: "The ace of spades, two of diamonds, and ace of spades are now on top of the deck, in that order."

Dr. Lowe proceeds to draw the first three cards of the deck and show them to the camera. The cards are drawn as described, with two aces of spades being drawn. Dr. Lowe shuffles the cards back into the deck.

Dr. Lowe: "Watch as the seven of diamonds protects the man in red from a bullet."

Dr. Lowe draws a pistol from his lab coat and loads it. Hearing the noise, the prisoner in red begins to struggle to no avail. Lowe aims the gun at the prisoner in red and fires. A card appears between Dr. Lowe and the prisoner, and a metallic clinking sound is heard. The card flutters to the ground, and Dr. Lowe steps forward to pick up the bullet and hold it in front of the camera. The bullet has been flattened by its impact with the card.

Dr. Lowe fires again at the prisoner in red, this time hitting the prisoner in the chest. The prisoner in red slumps forward in his chair, and is dragged out of the room by the guard.

Dr. Lowe: "Notice I said 'a bullet', singular. Now, this deck of cards will protect the man in green from all bodily harm."

Dr. Lowe fires several times at the prisoner in green, exhausting the gun's magazine. The prisoner flinches and shows visible distress, but each shot is blocked by a card in a manner identical to the first. Next, Dr. Lowe reaches under the table and produces a wooden baseball bat, which he hands to the guard and gestures towards the prisoner. The guard advances and swings the bat, which breaks in half as a row of cards appear, halting the bat before it strikes the prisoner. Finally, Dr. Lowe leaves the room and the guard places a grenade at the prisoner's feet, pulling the pin and quickly leaving the room. When the grenade detonates, a hemisphere of cards appears to contain the blast, utilizing some cards which had already been used to block the bat and bullets. Dr. Lowe and the guard re-enter the room.

Dr. Lowe: "Damn, these cards have potential. Alright, the trick is over."

Dr. Lowe throws one of the flattened bullets, which hits the prisoner's face without incident. The prisoner struggles more fiercely, knocking over the chair.

Dr. Lowe pulls the gloves more tightly over his hands and turns to face the camera.

Dr. Lowe: "Alright, one more test. When I snap my fingers, the queen of clubs will be embedded in the middle of the man in green's brain."

Dr. Lowe dramatically raises his hand and snaps his fingers. The prisoner convulses briefly and goes limp. Blood begins to stream from the prisoner's nose, pooling around his head.

Dr. Lowe: "There you have it. I'm attaching this file to my recommendation that we should seek to acquire more instances when possible."

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard containment cell, with a plexiglass panel bisecting the room installed on one wall for the purpose of interviewing SCP-XXXX. The cell is suspended magnetically, allowing at least 3 meters of open space on all sides. Cell door will be accessible via a retractable bridge. Following Incident XXXX-01, Interviews will be conducted from a balcony facing the cell window and separate from the main cell structure. Routine checks are to be made daily to remove any object contacting the cell or the surrounding structure. Any personnel entering or performing maintenance on SCP-XXXX's cell are required to wear class 2 color-insensitive eyewear to prevent accidental mesmerization.
When interviewing SCP-XXXX, one D-class personnel will be introduced to the testing area. Once SCP-XXXX has mesmerized and entered the host, a researcher may enter the testing area accompanied by no fewer than four armed guards, all wearing the required protective eyewear. MTF Eta-43 "Dog's eyes" has been stationed on-site indefinitely to assist in interviewing or re-containing SCP-XXXX.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a humanoid entity, approximately 1.6 meters in height. SCP-XXXX appears to be composed entirely of white light despite the fact that it has mass and interacts normally with matter as a physical being. SCP-XXXX is slow-moving and expresses obvious discomfort when outside of a host.

Any solid matter which SCP-XXXX touches will begin to fluoresce with a rapidly shifting array of vibrant colors and patterns. Patterns will spread across surfaces at a rate of about 40 cm/minute while in contact with SCP-XXXX, slowing to 1 cm/hour when SCP-XXXX is removed. SCP-XXXX has also been observed to slow the progress of pattern spread across objects it is touching when they cover an area it deems sufficient, indicating that producing this accelerated effect requires some degree of effort or concentration. Patterns consist mainly of twisting, blurred lines and rapidly oscillate between colors, typically in the visible and ultraviolet spectrums, but at times producing light in other wavelengths, or [REDACTED].

Living organisms capable of seeing at least 50% of the visible spectrum will enter a trance-like state when perceiving the patterns produced by SCP-XXXX. Affected individuals will cease all activity and stare at the patterns until their eventual death by starvation or dehydration. Moving the individual or breaking its line of sight to the pattern results in the individual undergoing a violent and usually fatal seizure. 20% of subjects to date have survived being removed from SCP-XXXX's influence, albeit with major damage to the nervous system typically resulting in blindness or coma. The smaller the area of visible patterns, the closer an organism must be to be affected.

When SCP-XXXX encounters one or more creatures which it has mesmerized, it will spend up to an hour examining all affected organisms, apparently judging their physical fitness. SCP-XXXX tends to prefer humans, selecting those with similar size and proportions to it when available. Upon selecting an individual, SCP-XXXX will place its hands over the individual's eyes for approximately one minute before being absorbed into the host through the eyes. SCP-XXXX will then assume full control of the host's body, though it initially finds walking difficult when forced to inhabit a host which differs substantially from its default form.

SCP-XXXX can be easily identified when inhabiting a host due to its general clumsiness during initial possession, its distinct accent when speaking at any point, and the fact that the host's eyes emit a dull glow. SCP-XXXX's possession is invariably destructive to the host's body, which will begin to crack and crumble away approximately one week after possession, revealing SCP-XXXX's glowing form under the skin. When inhabiting a host, SCP-XXXX will seek out apparel such as large coats, sunglasses, and masks in order to hide the effects of its possession. Additionally, SCP-XXXX will usually carry a small object on its person which it covers with its patterns and uses to acquire a new host or when cornered.

SCP Involved: SCP-XXXXPersonnel Involved: Dr. R███, MTF Eta-43Location: [REDACTED]Date: 1/15/████Dr. R███, assisted by MTF ETA-43, was conducting a routine interview with SCP-XXXX, at the time inhabiting the body of D-4338.

Video log of test chamber ███: // Dr. R███ and four members of MTF Eta-43 enter the testing area, and the bridge is retracted. SCP-XXXX paces at the back of its cell briefly before walking up to the window. Video footage decolorized according to SCP.

Dr. R███: Hello, XXXX. I'm here to ask you the same questions as last time, perhaps today you'll be willing to give some information?

SCP-XXXX: Ka…Ch….Kwo….Kwe…Kwes! Kwes-chuns. Inf-rr-may-chun….No.

Dr. R███: Well, I'm gonna ask you anyways. Where did you come from?

SCP-XXXX: Kwes-chuns, always. Never ans-rrs. Not y…you.

Dr. R███: attempts to ask several questions relating to SCP-XXXX's origin, purpose, etc. with similar respones. Over the course of thirty minutes as the interview proceeds, a thin line of SCP-XXXX's pattern can be observed spreading through the glass and towards MTF Eta-43-02, who is standing closest to the window.

SCP-XXXX: Seek warmth. Find warmth. Move, look, see. See the world. But never free. Always looking for new warmth.

Dr. R███: Sure, but you know these people are-

Dr. R███ is cut off when MTF Eta-43-02 drops his rifle. Patterns have spread up Eta-43-02's leg, across his back and have apparently reached the inside of his visor. Remaining MTF members quickly take aim at SCP-XXXX.

Dr. R███: What the hell?

SCP-XXXX: You. You would keep me in the cold. Only give me warmth, weak, ill-fitting warmth when YOU want to talk to me. Never let me go, Never let me wander, look, FEEL! Go on. I'll endure the cold until your prison rusts away and your child-ren's children are long gone. Then I will be free to wander.

Bridge is extended, and additional members of MTF Eta-43 arrive to escort Dr. R███ and MTF Eta-43-02 out of the testing area. MTF Eta-43-02 has remained in medical since the incident, still wearing his helmet to keep him in a mesmerized state until further procedures are determined. Following the incident, SCP-XXXX attacked the cell window continuously for 74 hours until its host body became too damaged to function, forcing it to revert back to its neutral form.

Additional Comment:This might sound crazy due to its aggressive nature during the incident, but perhaps we should look into producing some sort of artificial host body for XXXX. It'll require a lot of convincing, but it might make this thing more agreeable to interview. - Dr. R███